Recent content by JoeandKarrie

Hey everyone - the 4 prong outlet to 3 prong wiring was definitely wired wrong. I switched the neutral that was being used with the second hot 110 so I now have two 110 hot wires and a ground running to the motor (as a 3 wire should be). I didn't get the opportunity to confirm its fixed with...

JSK - I think we have a winner. I previously measured the voltage at the outlet. Its a 4 wire 220v - both leg measure ~ 125 each, so seem pretty "healthy". However I trusted the previous owner's plug to the old Lift Power unit and just matched wiring to the new unit (which is 3 wire). Well... I...

Thank you JSK, this is very good information. It also targets the main area we haven't yet. I have noticed that the pressure relief doesn't actually ever seem to be engaged. This is true when the Lift "stops lifting" under load, as well as when I go full rise without a load. I have been...

Thanks for the suggestion aarcuda. I can tell just by looking at the posts that they are definitely not plumb. I've been wanting to correct this (feels like a safety concern, since they both lean inward at the top a little), but I had definitely not considered the effect this would have on the...

Thanks rburke65 - That does sound like money well spent. I will have to see if I can do the same.

Quick update - A full tub of Bearing grease, and gear oil on the Chain/equalizer cables later has made some minor improvement. Although it still appears to be quite a strain on the motor, it seems like I'm heading in the right direction. New (related) question: I'm still curious about...

I think it could definitely use some lubrication. I took a look, and when sliding my finger across the post where it makes contact, it feels sticky, like the old lube is no longer good. I will give some bearing grease a try to see if it improves. I hope there aren't any bearings, because if so...

SJW, I am using AW-32 Hydraulic Fluid. The reservoir is full according to its dipstick. I am using 220 VAC. The company is no longer in business, and I have not had any luck finding a manual. Thanks

Thanks firebirdparts. I agree that it is a very simple machine, and have been trying to keep that in mind as I troubleshoot it. I had thought I ruled out major friction by the fact that i goes up /down very smoothly and quickly with no load. The Motor definitely slows down/groans when the...

Hello Everyone, Long time lurker, first time poster. I purchased a house that included an older Globe 2-post 7k lb lift a couple of years ago, and it has never quite worked perfect. If I attempt to lift a Car (most commonly a 65 Malibu SS), it would lift the car pretty quickly, then slow down...